Residents have expressed their concerns about a level crossing.

Representatives from Network Rail visited the Ladysneuk level crossing to discuss concerns with residents of Cambuskenneth.

People
in the area fear that emergency vehicles could be cut off from reaching
them if the gates are closed, and said the gate has often been closed by a fault.

Stirling MP Anne McGuire said residents wanted Network Rail to re-examine when the gates are closed.

She
said: “Residents have become understandably concerned when the gates have failed to re-open as a result of mechanical failures either on the crossing or on the railway line itself.

“They
have also expressed frustration that when the gates are triggered to close on the approach of the coal trains it would appear that they remain closed for an inordinately long period of time.

“I
know that users of the crossing are looking for reassurance that whilst
the crossing maintains the safety of its users, they feel that a reappraisal of the time of the closure and opening of the crossing gates
is now overdue.”

Mrs McGuire said Network Rail has agreed to look at other options for crossing times.